How Much Does Divorce Cost in BC? If you are in an unhappy marriage, are considering separation from your spouse, or have been living separate and apart from your spouse for a time, you may wonder about the process of getting divorced from your spouse and the cost of doing so. Process of Divorce To get divorced, you need to go to court in the Supreme Court of British Columbia and ask a judge of …
How to Protect Your Rights After Separation in BC If you have separated from your spouse or are considering separation, you should consider how you will consider your rights to the family property after you separate, especially if the family property is only in your spouse’s name. In this article, I will explain some of the legal resources available to protect your rights after your separation. What is family property? A family’s belongings fall into …
Cohabitation Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, and Marriage Agreements 1 – What is the difference between a prenuptial agreement (“prenup”), cohabitation agreement, and a marriage agreement? In short, there is very little difference between the three agreements above. A prenup or a marriage agreement is a contract you sign with your romantic partner before you get married to them or after marriage when your relationship is still in a good place. A cohabitation agreement is a contract …
If you’ve been refused a Canadian study permit, the judicial review process may be able to get your study plans back on track.
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Desk Order Divorce – How to Get Divorced Without a Court Hearing When two spouses want to get divorced in British Columbia, they need an order of a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia under the Divorce Act, RSC 1985, c 3 (2nd Supp) before they can be legally divorced. A desk order divorce, undefended divorce, or uncontested divorce, is an order issued after a judge reviews an application for divorce and signs …
Canada’s province of British Columbia boasts one of the most significant ratios of businesses per capita according to the small business profile 2021 statistics. In a region with roughly 5 million people and slightly more than 500,000 small businesses, a tenth of the BC population consists of small business entrepreneurs of some kind. You don’t have to start from the bottom up if you plan to join the growing list of BC entrepreneurs. British Columbia …
Discussing a prenuptial agreement can be awkward. Meeting that special person you want to share your life with can be one of the greatest joys in life. Whether you’re considering common law or marriage, the last thing you want to think of is that the relationship could one day end – or worse – it could have a bitter finale, with a fight over assets and debts. Signing a prenuptial agreement does not suggest you’re …
The Story of Resilience and Pursuit of Education: An Analysis of Mr. Hamedani’s Immigration Case In the labyrinth of immigration law, every case poses unique challenges and intricacies. One such case is the recent IMM-4020-20, which underlines the importance of diligence, transparency, and fairness in legal determinations. Let’s delve into this intriguing case. The protagonist of our story is Mr. Ardeshir Hamedani, a 24-year-old Iranian citizen who was studying in Malaysia. Ardeshir wished to broaden …
Incorporating a business in British Columbia (BC) involves creating a separate entity to carry on your business. Like in most Canadian provinces, a fully incorporated company in BC enjoys all the rights of a natural person. The company is also separate from its shareholders. It’s important to speak with your accountant and lawyer, but you will probably want to incorporate your business in Canada for various reasons, such as a limited responsibility and a low …